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Jan Smuts Dam in the suburb of Benoni, Johannesburg.

Merle.

Canon 5D Mk11.  Canon 28-80mm L.

An Orange Sky

Our winters are rain-less so the grass turns yellow and dies and the dirt roads send forth clouds of dust into the still air in the driver's wake enveloping any poor human being who happens to be walking to or from his or her destination.  Unfortunately also during this time of the year bush fires are common place and one can easily be seen on the mountain's ridge burning brightly in the close-up night-time photograph.  The sky here is a 'thoroughfare' for flights to and from Europe and other destinations and during my six minute time expose two airplanes crossed the frame.  During our many times spent out here at the dam we have chanced to see strange lights in the sky.....  No matter what, the dust and smoke does however make for stunning photographs whether they be taken at sunset or sunrise.

Merle.

Canon 5D Mk11.  Canon 100-400mm L.

Idiot on the Dam

The fact that Hartebeespoort Dam is a haven for waterbirds, did little to deter this madman from flinging his speedboat around the dam with his two passengers hanging on for dear life, at one time he even tried to race a jet ski!  All of a sudden a small Police plane appeared out of nowhere flying low over the dam but the driver had gone to shore to collect a new passenger.  Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the dam, where we were, the birdlife was carrying on as usual but keeping a very safe distance.

Merle.

Canon 5D Mk11.  Canon 100-400mm L.

What Lies Beneath

The huge Gariep Dam (in South Africa) hides a concentration camp built by the British during the Boer War (1899-1902). Thousands of women and children died in these notorious 'camps' set up with the approval of the Royal Family, to force the farmers to surrender and hand over their country. Maybe that's why they sing: 'God save the Queen'.
 Derrick, Canon 1Ds Mk2, 28-70mm f2.8 L

Time to Relax

Looking across the Gariep Dam from Oviston. Derrick, Canon 1Ds Mk2, 200 f2.8 L

At the Dam

Merle.
Canon 5D Mk2.  Canon 100-400mm L

Good Morning

Derrick, Canon 1D Mk3, 135mm f2 L

The Drakensberg and Beyond

Merle.

Canon 5D Mk 2.  Canon 28-80mm L, 100-400mm L